ARCS Project Manager

Project Management
Amhara Region
April 19, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: HELVETAS Ethiopia
Location: Amhara Region
Reports To: Program Director

Job Description

Role Purpose

The ARCS Project Manager will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the Agriculture Resilience through Climate Services (ARCS) Project in the Wag-Hemra Zone. The role ensures efficient implementation of the project in full compliance with HELVETAS policies and donor requirements (Development Fund – DF). The position focuses on strengthening climate services to support smallholder farmers and enhance climate resilience.

The Project Manager will lead the ARCS team, ensure high-quality delivery across all project components, and foster strong coordination with government institutions, civil society organizations, research bodies, and private-sector partners. The role also contributes to institutional learning, knowledge management, and climate-service system development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Management

  • Lead overall project management including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
  • Ensure efficient management of financial, administrative, HR, and partnership components in line with organizational policies
  • Guarantee compliance with donor agreements and proper utilization of project resources
  • Provide regular operational and financial updates to the Program Director
  • Ensure alignment with ARCS project objectives, HELVETAS strategies, and climate-service standards

2. Technical Oversight & Implementation

  • Guide and support the team in delivering high-quality climate information services and agro-climatic interventions
  • Strengthen monitoring systems, ensuring data quality and adaptive management
  • Coordinate closely with stakeholders including meteorological agencies, agriculture offices, disaster risk management units, and cooperatives
  • Facilitate collaboration with research institutions and private-sector actors in climate services
  • Oversee development and dissemination of agro-advisories, climate information products, and digital solutions

3. Coordination, Networking & Learning

  • Represent HELVETAS in regional and zonal forums, technical working groups, and policy platforms
  • Promote multi-sectoral collaboration with key stakeholders including government and community institutions
  • Support knowledge generation, documentation of best practices, and organizational learning initiatives
  • Strengthen partnerships for climate services, digital advisory systems, and resilience-building efforts

4. Line Management & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and manage the ARCS project team based in Sekota
  • Ensure a positive and productive working environment
  • Coordinate donor visits, supervision missions, and project evaluations
  • Ensure transparent and compliant use of financial and material resources
  • Promote gender equality, social inclusion, and ethical standards, maintaining zero tolerance for corruption
  • Prepare high-quality bi-annual and annual reports in collaboration with MEAL teams
  • Ensure inclusive participation of beneficiaries regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, or social background
  • Engage stakeholders across government, civil society, and private sectors throughout project implementation

Additional Information

This position plays a critical role in strengthening climate resilience systems, improving agricultural sustainability, and supporting vulnerable communities through effective climate service delivery.

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